From:
makmek2000a@aol.com
Date: 2003-02-24 06:12:20 UTC
Subject: HELP ME WITH HEART MURMUR QUESTION
To: ferrethealth@smartgroups.com
Message-ID: <24532257.1046067140005.JavaMail.root@scandium>
I recently saved a three year old ferret from a pet store where his owner h=
ad abandoned him. It was the right thing to do because he is great, however=
, upon review at a vet we found that he has a heart murmur a level 4.5 on a=
scale of six the vet said. The heart is enlarged. Symptoms other than this=
include that he has been quite lethargic really only being active for an h=
our maybe two each day. He has free reign of the house but choses to hide o=
ut and sleep quite a bit. I know that the previous owner had other ferrets,=
my ferret had apparently at one time had three other brothers. Also I know=
the previous owner did not take him to the vet at any point that he had hi=
m. I am concerned for him, and want to give him the best quality of life. W=
hat should I have the vet look for, and what are some possible things I can=
do to help him out. I want only the best for him, and am concerned that hi=
s quality of life is subpar because he is having health issues. Please resp=
ond via email, because I can check from my phone, and I don't have a lot of=
access to a computer in my current home. Any thoughts or suggestions would=
be greatly appreciated. I left a simular Email to a woman from the Heartwo=
rm society, and she suggested that I speak to a Dr. Williams, if anyone kno=
ws how to reach him please let me know. Thanks again, Ryan Galli. Makmek200=
0a@aol.com
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